The Internet Systems and Services ISPs

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The Internet Systems and Services - ISPs
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What is an ISP to

• Individuals
• Companies
• Web Site Provision

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Examples

• ATT WorldNet
• IBM Global Network
• MCI
• Netcom
• UUNet
• PSINet

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Examples

• Atlas Internet Limited
• America On Line
• Compuserve
• ClaraNET
• Etc etc

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Terminology

• Internet Access Provider
• Internet Service Provider
• Online Service Provider
• Internet Presence Provider
• Gateway

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Terminology

• Broadband
• Dial-up
• Site Host
• ISP
• Streaming
• Subscription
• Unmetered

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Web Presence
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Questions

• What do you think the requirements are for a
  business when it come to an ISP?
• What do you think they are for an Individual?

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Questions

• Compare the following ISPs facilities
• NTLWORLD/BT/DEMON/TISCALI
• Cover
• Cost of Setup
• Phone call cost
• Number of Email addresses
• Speeds of connection
• Types of connection
• Access time restrictions if any

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Questions

• What other considerations should be taken into
  account when deciding Which ISP